Rajesh Jejurikar, in conversation with BTTV's Chetan Bhutani, highlighted the need to increase capacity for the Thar Roxx due to overwhelming demand. He noted India's strong auto industry growth, driven by developing infrastructure, but emphasized that auto market penetration remains low. Jejurikar is optimistic about achieving mid to high teen growth by year-end. He also shared Mahindra's focus on launching lifestyle SUVs in unexpected markets, where EV adoption is exceeding expectations. Additionally, he pointed out the growing trend of premiumization, with features in Mahindra vehicles now rivaling those of high-end luxury cars, alleviating range anxiety with advanced battery technology.

Deloitte India projects India's GDP growth at 6.5-6.8% for the current fiscal, highlighting the need to adapt to global challenges and exploit domestic strengths. The revised projection considers global uncertainties, with significant focus on increased manufacturing exports and the importance of domestic resilience.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its December bulletin, highlighted that India's growth trajectory is expected to strengthen in the second half of FY25. Resilient private consumption demand, particularly in rural areas, supported by record foodgrains production, is cited as a key driver of this rebound.The central bank further stated that sustained government infrastructure spending is likely to boost economic activity and investments....